International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - events organised by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, Roma Capitale is launching an awareness campaign with the title #NessunaScusa, with which, through a month of events throughout the city, the city is reaffirming its commitment against gender-based violence.

The programme includes free activities - guided visits, debates, storytelling and dance performances - with compulsory booking, proposed by the Assessorato alla Cultura and the Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali.

Through the extraordinary artistic, historical, and archaeological heritage of the Eternal City, the initiatives, many of them accompanied by an interpreter in Italian Sign Language, offer a broad focus on the identity and role of women: the exhibition Roma pittrice. Artiste al lavoro tra XVI e XIX secolo at the Museo di Roma in Palazzo Braschi, which highlights the successes and discriminations of the artists featured in the exhibition; the debate at the Museo di Casal de' Pazzi, offering new interpretations on the figure of women in prehistory; the works of the exhibition La poesia ti guarda. Omaggio al Gruppo 70 at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, which invite reflection on gender stereotypes; the thematic visit to the Museo del Teatro Argentina exploring the role of women in the history of theatre; the story dedicated to Colomba Antonietti, a young heroine of the 1849 Roman Republic, at the Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina; the meeting at the Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali, which, taking inspiration from the figure of the Caryatids, reflects on violence against women in ancient times; the narrations and readings with music at the Theatre of Marcellus on the events of the women of the Giulio Claudia family and, finally, the dance performances and dialogue with the public at the Villa di Massenzio dedicated to enhancing individual rights beyond any gender distinction.

PROGRAM 

Saturday 23 November

Museo di Roma, Palazzo Braschi, Piazza S. Pantaleo 10
11.00 a.m. | Roma pittrice: Artemisia e le altre
An excursus on the exhibition Roma pittrice. Artiste al lavoro tra XVI e XIX secolo through works of art and storytelling: a selection of women artists virtually recounting their successes, failures, joys, hardships, discrimination and, unfortunately, professional and personal abuse. Curated by Laura Panarese. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language. 
Casal de' Pazzi Museum, Via Egidio Galbani 6
5.30 p.m. | Donne e preistoria: immaginario e realtà
The debate on the figure of women in prehistory is enriched by new points of view, offering a multidisciplinary reading based on archaeological evidence and challenging modern constructs linked to the female role in recent history. Curated by Paola Bellagamba, Letizia Silvestri, Gian Luca Zanzi and the volunteers of the Universal Civil Service, with the special participation of prehistoric archaeologist and museologist Patrizia Gioia, former head of the Casal de' Pazzi Museum. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language.

Sunday 24 November

Galleria d'Arte Moderna, via Francesco Crispi 24
10.30 a.m. | Quel che fan tutte. Stereotipi di genere
A guided tour of the exhibition La poesia ti guarda. Omaggio al Gruppo 70 (1963-2023). The works will stimulate reflection on gender stereotypes and their influence on past and present society. Organised by the volunteers of the Universal Civil Service. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language. 
Villa di Massenzio, via Appia Antica 153
10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Luce per Annia
A story about an ancient Roman noblewoman followed by various dance performances designed to enhance the individual's rights beyond all gender labels. Curated by Francesca Romana Cappa, Ersilia Maria Loreti, Carla Termini. With the ParoleCheDanzano Collective, IC Caravaggio Roma, Uscite di Emergenza Dance Company, Corpi Mobili Association, Corpo Mobile Festival, CDQ Torre Maura. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language (from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm). 
Museo del Teatro Argentina, appointment at the theatre ticket office
4.15 p.m. | Le donne tra mito e realtà 
A theme visit on the role of the female figure in the history of the Teatro Argentina, an opportunity to get to know Egeria, Fanny, Giuditta, Elisa, Angelica and many other women who have contributed to making the history of theatre in Rome. Curated by Vanessa Ascenzi. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language.
Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina, Largo di Porta S. Pancrazio
11.00 a.m. | Colomba Antonietti, un amore rivoluzionario
The rich fresco of a memorable pioneer of modernity: Colomba Antonietti, a young heroine of the 1849 Roman Republic who claimed the right to choose her own life and her ideals, but also the right love for herself. Organised by Mara Minasi with volunteers from the Universal Civil Service. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language.

Monday 25 November 

Trajan's Markets-  Museum of the Imperial Fora, via Quattro Novembre 94
10.30 a.m. | Le donne di Carie, immagine di violenza
The narration of the story of the Caryatids sculpted in the porticoes of the Forum of Augustus in Rome, starting from a passage by Vitruvius. They would represent, through their state of servitude, the eternal example of punishment inflicted by the Greeks on the Greek city of Carie, allied with the Persians. Why them, and not the men of Carie? Curated by Maria Paola Del Moro. With an interpreter in Italian Sign Language. 
Theatre of Marcellus archaeological area, via del Teatro di Marcello, entrance to the archaeological area
11.30 a.m. | Donne e ragion di stato
Narrations and readings with musical accompaniment to tell the dramatic stories of the women of the imperial family Julius Claudia. Organised by Stefania Pergola. 

Some of the meetings include translation into Italian sign language (LIS), thanks to the collaboration of the Dipartimento Politiche Sociali e Salute (Direzione Servizi alla Persona) and the non-profit social cooperative Segni di Integrazione - Lazio. Deaf people can also book through the free multimedia service CGS Comunicazione Globale per Sordi di Roma Capitale by connecting to https://cgs.veasyt.com/ from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

All activities are free of charge. At the Museum of Rome, for the exhibition Roma Pittrice. Artiste al lavoro tra XVI e XIX secolo, at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, at the Museo del Teatro Argentina and at the Trajan's Markets-  Museum of the Imperial Fora, admission is free exclusively for the visits included in this programme. Reservation required at 060608 (every day from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm). 

Organisation: Sovrintendenza Capitolina in collaboration with Zètema Progetto Cultura

Information on the official website www.sovraintendenzaroma.it

The programme may undergo changes